JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 26

126.

The highest authority in the Yoruba pre-colonial era was the _____

A.

Ogboni

B.

Oba

C.

Oyomesi

D.

Balogun

Correct answer is B

The Oba is the highest authority in the Yoruba Kingdom. He is both the political and spiritual head of the Oyo kingdom popularly known as the Alaafin of Oyo.

127.

Financial allocation to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplement the cost of a project is called_____ 

A.

Revenue allocation

B.

Reimbursement

C.

Statutory allocation

D.

Matching grant

Correct answer is D

Matching funds are funds that are set to be paid in proportion to funds available from other sources. Matching fund payments usually arise in situations of charity or public good.

128.

The type of government operated in Nigeria between October 1st 1979 to December 3 1983 is called a __________

A.

Collegial system of government

B.

Presidential system of government

C.

Unitary system of government

D.

Parliamentary system of government

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

129.

One of the duties of the legislature is to_______

A.

Exercise oversight

B.

Implement law

C.

Promulgate decrees

D.

Adjudicate disputes

Correct answer is A

Legislatures (sometimes called parliament, senate or congress) perform three key roles: representation of the people, passing effective legislation, and oversight of government.

130.

A common feature of government is________

A.

The making of public policy

B.

The separation of powers

C.

The independence of the judiciary

D.

A written constitution.

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.